Which option correctly expands XLD?

• A. Uncertain
• B. Cancelled
• C. UTC
• D. RES

Answer: (B)

Interpreting shorthand codes used on flight status boards and crew documents is about recognizing what each abbreviation communicates about a flight’s operation. In this context, the code XLD is used to indicate that a leg has been cancelled. The X prefix typically signals that something will not operate in the schedule, and the overall code succinctly conveys the cancellation status. That direct meaning—Cancelled—fits the situation precisely, which is why it’s the best choice. The other options don’t describe a flight status: Uncertain would imply ambiguity about the outcome, UTC is just a time reference, and RES points to reserved or another unrelated status.